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Hobbiton Movie Set (Private)

The gardens at Hobbiton™ Movie Set have a naturally rambling style, with a profusion of plants co-existing without rigid lines or divisions. Designed and created for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, the Hobbiton Movie Set gardens tell a unique story of the individual and communal lives of the fictional characters known as “hobbits.” From elegant English cottage gardens, to productive vegetable gardens and fruit tree orchards, the village of Hobbiton features a wide variety of plant species and natural elements to produce a bucolic and serene environment. Gardened areas blend into wilderness and vegetables grow among flowers, creating habitats that encourage beneficial insects and bird life. Upwards of 40 flower gardens highlight the architecture of the Hobbit Holes™, three vegetable gardens, and sprawling fields are sure to delight the senses. Hobbiton Movie Set offers guided tours of the 12acre Movie Set, as well as picturesque venue spaces that allow visitors to fully immerse themselves in the home of the Hobbits

Opening Hours and Tariffs

We are open 7 days a week with our Hobbiton Movie Set Tour departing from The Shire's Rest at least 5 times daily.

We suggest booking in advance to ensure you can join the tour and departure time you prefer at www.hobbitontours.com  

Contact Details and Location

Physical Address: 501 Buckland Road, Matamata
Phone: 07 888 1505
Email: office@hobbitontours.com
Website: https://www.hobbitontours.com/

Facilities and Amenities

Car/Bus/Coach Park Toilets Accessible Picnics Allowed or Seating Provided Cafe/Morning & afternoon teas and lunch available if booked

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Hobbiton Movie Set

Directions

All our tours depart from The Shire's Rest, located at 501 Buckland Road, Matamata. Approximately 15 minutes from Matamata town centre by car. 

Bookings can be made at www.hobbitontours.com or by contacting the reservation team at office@hobbitontours.com or on +64 7 888 1505.

From Matamata roundabout, take Highway 27 towards Tirau. After 4.5kms, turn right on to Hinuera Road, continuing straight onto Hopkins Road.  After 2.8kms, turn right on to Ruketutu Road, then left onto Bucklands Road after 1.3kms. Travel for 5kms. Destination signposted 'Hobbiton Movie Set Farm Tours' on the left.

 

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